It's time to carve the turkey

by Justine Di Filippo

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Thanksgiving is coming up and students are looking forward to going borne. Getting home cooked food, seeing old friends and family members are all that is on our minds.

Stacey Lawson, a sophomore, is going home to New Orleans. She is traveling by plane, which normally costs her about $200 to $250 to get home. She is excited to go home to the warm climate that she is so used to and also to see her wonderful friends and loved ones. She hasn't been home since Aug. 28 and she is really looking forward to seeing her fiance Josh. She plans to spend her vacation visiting her family that live all throughout the state of Louisiana.

"I'm gonna miss my Cabrini family and friends because they are my love and support here on campus," Lawson stated of her plans for the holiday.

Sean Tinney, a sophomore, is going to his home in Philadelphia. He is getting picked up by a family member to go home. He is excited to go home to get a break from school. He cannot wait to see his sister Meagan who he has not seen in a while. Although he hasn't been home in a month, he is not as home sick as some other students here. He plans on spending his break by having fun with friends and family and plans on doing some writing. He is going to miss his friends here while on break and his girlfriend.

John Wood, a junior, is taking a train to New York City to his mom's house for Thanksgiving. This will cost him from $30 to $80 round trip depending on what train he takes. Despite the cost he is still excited to go home. He has been away from his family for four months now. Wood said, "I'm going to miss all my friends (during the break). That's what makes Cabrini all my friends that are here." He cannot wait for Thanksgiving; be says "the food, the parades, my family all together, I can't wait."

Tara Taylor, a sophomore, is flying to North Carolina to spend the break at her mother's house. This flight normally costs Taylor $220 round trip, thus one she does not make often. She is very excited to go home to see her family especially her mom and her little brother Justin. She hasn't been home since June and she misses her family. She plans on spending her week off relaxing. While on break she says, " I'm going to miss my roommates Justine and Renee, my boyfriend Dennis and a few other people too." She exclaimed as she started rambling off all the food of her traditional Thanksgiving dinner. There are some safety tips for everyone going home this break. For those who are flying: arrive at the airport at least two hours early. Remember that it is a holiday and the airport will be packed. Keep all your carry on luggage in your bands. If you have to put it down keep it in your sight at all times. Do not leave your baggage unattended and do not accept any packages from strangers.

For those who are taking the train, arrive at the train station at least an hour early if riding Amtrak The station does become busy on holidays as well.

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For those who are driving or being driven home, be careful of road conditions. Also the roads will be busy We are not the only college going on break. Buckle your seatbelt and if your driving a long distance make sure you get adequatesleep the night before.